Singer, Louisiana

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Population in 2010: 287.
Males: 90  (31.4%)
Females: 197  (68.6%)
Median resident age:

18.7 years
Louisiana median age:

38.2 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $65,640
Singer:

$65,640
LA:

$55,416

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,757

Singer CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $158,456
Singer:

$158,456
LA:

$209,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $71,484; mobile homes: $74,220
March 2022 cost of living index in Singer: 79.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 50.8%
(7.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Black residents)

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According to our research of Louisiana and other state lists, there were 8 registered sex offenders living in Singer, Louisiana as of May 13, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Singer is 70 to 1.


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Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 146 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lake Charles, LA (32.8 miles , pop. 71,757).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Southeast Montgomery, TX (120.8 miles , pop. 208,076).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (133.0 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Oretta, LA (3.0 miles ),
Merryville, LA (3.2 miles ),
Longville, LA (3.4 miles ),
DeQuincy, LA (3.8 miles ),
De Ridder, LA (3.9 miles ),
Rosepine, LA (4.5 miles ),
Call, TX (4.8 miles ),
Gillis, LA (4.8 miles )

Latitude: 30.65 N, Longitude: 93.41 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 337

Distribution of median household income in Singer, LA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Singer, LA in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.9%
Louisiana:

3.8%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2005 was 68.6. This is about average.

City:

68.6
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2005 was 29.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

29.2
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Singer-area historical tornado activity is near Louisiana state average. It is 55% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 12/3/1953, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 35.9 miles away from the Singer place center killed 9 people and injured 50 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 11/7/1957, a category F4 tornado 42.8 miles away from the place center killed one person and injured 81 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Singer-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Louisiana state average. It is 32% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/17/2012 at 08:12:00, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 104.5 miles away from the city center
On 9/2/2013 at 23:51:15, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MW, Depth: 2.9 mi) earthquake occurred 105.5 miles away from the city center
On 9/2/2013 at 21:52:38, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 112.0 miles away from the city center
On 1/25/2013 at 07:01:19, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 97.6 miles away from the city center
On 5/10/2012 at 15:15:38, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 MW, Depth: 4.3 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 109.9 miles away from the city center
On 10/20/2011 at 12:24:41, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 306.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Beauregard Parish (23) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 9, Storms: 8, Floods: 7, Tornadoes: 3, Tropical Storms: 3, Fire: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Singer:

  • MERRYVILLE GENERAL HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 11 miles away; MERRYVILLE, LA)
  • MERRYVILLE REHABILITATION (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; MERRYVILLE, LA)
  • BEAUREGARD NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; DERIDDER, LA)
  • BLANKENSHIP COMMUNITY HOME (Hospital, about 14 miles away; DERIDDER, LA)
  • CARE CENTER OF DEQUINCY (THE) (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; DEQUINCY, LA)
  • DEQUINCY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 15 miles away; DEQUINCY, LA)
  • HEALTH LINK HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; DEQUINCY, LA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Singer:

  • SOWELA Technical Community College (about 34 miles; Lake Charles, LA; Full-time enrollment: 2,160)
  • McNeese State University (about 35 miles; Lake Charles, LA; FT enrollment: 7,444)
  • Lamar Institute of Technology (about 58 miles; Beaumont, TX; FT enrollment: 2,023)
  • Lamar University (about 58 miles; Beaumont, TX; FT enrollment: 13,658)
  • Northwestern State University of Louisiana (about 79 miles; Natchitoches, LA; FT enrollment: 7,700)
  • South Louisiana Community College (about 87 miles; Lafayette, LA; FT enrollment: 2,519)
  • Acadiana Technical College-Lafayette Campus (about 87 miles; Lafayette, LA; FT enrollment: 2,378)

Public high school in Singer:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Singer: Beauregard Parish Library Singer South Central Branch (A), Singer Volunteer Fire Department District 1 (B), Beauregard Parish Fire Protection District 1 (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Singer include: Singer Pentecostal Church (A), Singer Baptist Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Spring Branch (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Beauregard Parish has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Singer and their reported violations in the past:

BEAUREGARD DISTRICT NO 2 WARD NO 5 (Population served: 6,116, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JAN-2012, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-13-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-13-2012), St Compliance achieved (MAR-12-2012), St Public Notif received (MAR-12-2012)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-13-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-13-2008), St Public Notif received (NOV-21-2008), St Compliance achieved (DEC-01-2008)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-13-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-13-2008), St Compliance achieved (OCT-15-2008), St Public Notif received (OCT-15-2008)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (AUG-11-2008), St Public Notif received (AUG-11-2008), St Public Notif requested (AUG-15-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-15-2008)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAY-2006, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-26-2006), St Public Notif requested (JUN-26-2006), St Public Notif received (JUL-05-2006), St Compliance achieved (JUL-25-2006)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In FEB-2006, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-05-2006), St Public Notif requested (APR-05-2006)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2013 and JUL-2013, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-28-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-28-2013), St Public Notif received (NOV-21-2013)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2013 and JUL-2013, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-28-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-28-2013), St Public Notif received (NOV-21-2013)
Average household size:
This place:

2.7 people
Louisiana:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

73.1%
Whole state:

67.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

5.6%
Whole state:

6.8%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Singer:

Marital status in Singer, LA
  • Never married: 22.0%
  • Now married: 59.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 11.6%
  • Divorced: 7.4%

For population 25 years and over in Singer:

  • High school or higher: 67.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

3.6
Louisiana average:

11.9

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Singer, LA (based on Beauregard Parish data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant18,09877
Catholic2,3802
Black Protestant1,63510
Mainline Protestant1,3406
Other-1
None12,201-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 8
Here:

2.30 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

2.56 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Here:

0.29 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 4
Beauregard Parish:

1.15 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

1.29 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
This county:

1.73 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 10
Beauregard Parish:

2.88 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

5.92 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Beauregard Parish:

10.5%
State:

10.9%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

29.5%
Louisiana:

29.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Beauregard Parish:

11.7%
Louisiana:

13.7%

Strongest AM radio stations in Singer:

  • KTRH (740 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KLCL (1470 AM; 5 kW; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KLVI (560 AM; 5 kW; BEAUMONT, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KDLA (1010 AM; 1 kW; DE RIDDER, LA; Owner: WILLIS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KGOL (1180 AM; 50 kW; HUMBLE, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KTXJ (1350 AM; 5 kW; JASPER, TX; Owner: LASTING VALUE RADIO, INC.)
  • KWKH (1130 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KWDF (840 AM; daytime; 8 kW; BALL, LA; Owner: BALL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KJMJ (580 AM; 5 kW; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: RADIO MARIA, INC.)
  • WWL (870 AM; 50 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: ENTERCOM NEW ORLEANS LICENSE, LLC)
  • KILE (1560 AM; 50 kW; BELLAIRE, TX; Owner: THE RAFTT CORPORATION)
  • KDEI (1250 AM; 5 kW; PORT ARTHUR, TX; Owner: RADIO MARIA, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Singer:

  • KNUF (92.1 FM; DE RIDDER, LA; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KQLK (97.9 FM; DE RIDDER, LA; Owner: PITTMAN BROADCASTING SERVICES, LLC)
  • KBXG (99.5 FM; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KYKZ (96.1 FM; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KBIU (103.7 FM; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KRWP (97.5 FM; BEAUMONT, TX; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KIOC (106.1 FM; ORANGE, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KYLC (90.3 FM; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KKMY (104.5 FM; ORANGE, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KVVP (105.7 FM; LEESVILLE, LA; Owner: STANNARD BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KBAN (91.1 FM; DE RIDDER, LA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)

TV broadcast stations around Singer:

  • KPLC (Channel 7; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: LIBCO, INC.)
  • KVHP (Channel 29; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: NATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KLTL-TV (Channel 18; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: LOUISIANA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY)
  • KBTV-TV (Channel 4; PORT ARTHUR, TX; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF BEAUMONT/PORT ARTHUR, L.L.C.)
  • KITU (Channel 34; BEAUMONT, TX; Owner: COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION INC)

Singer fatal accident list:

Aug 7, 2015 11:47 PM, Sr-110, Lat: 30.649725, Lon: -93.390083, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jan 31, 2006 06:30 AM, North Bearhead Road, Lat: 30.645990, Lon: -93.427220, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 19Number of bridges
  • 177ft / 53.5mTotal length
  • $186,000Total costs
  • 16,643Total average daily traffic
  • 2,823Total average daily truck traffic
  • 15,270Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic
New bridges in Singer, LA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31950-1959
  • 61960-1969
  • 41970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Singer, LA

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Singer)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

40 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • Lat: 30.727417 Lon: -93.251000, Call Sign: WPHN966,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.295 MHz, 154.280 MHz, Grant Date: 04/24/2015, Expiration Date: 07/21/2025, Certifier: James M Eaves Sr, Registrant: Louisiana Radio Communications, Lake Charles, LA 70602-3143, Phone: (337) 436-7573, Fax: (337) 436-6540, Email:

  • HBD SINGER, Kcs Rwy Right Of Way 3.7 Mi S Mp 708.8 (Lat: 30.600306 Lon: -93.429528), Type: Building, Structure height: 2.4 m, Overall height: 6.1 m, Call Sign: KSX409,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.890 MHz, 160.305 MHz, Grant Date: 10/02/2021, Expiration Date: 12/24/2031, Registrant: Canadian Pacific Railway, 5th Floor - 120 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402, Phone: (403) 319-6007, Fax: (612) 851-5688, Email:

  • 15860 La 389 (Lat: 30.519556 Lon: -93.504167), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Call Sign: WQWK282,
    Assigned Frequencies: 461.550 MHz, Grant Date: 09/18/2015, Expiration Date: 09/18/2025, Certifier: Margaretta Mayes, Registrant: Louisiana Radio Communications, 701 S Mlk Hwy, Lake Charles, LA 70602-3143, Phone: (337) 436-7573, Fax: (337) 436-6540, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

7
  • S BEAUREGARD, 153 Hwy 110 East (Lat: 30.569000 Lon: -93.235000), Type: Pole, Structure height: 33.5 m, Call Sign: WQJG688,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11265.0 MHz, Grant Date: 09/03/2008, Expiration Date: 09/03/2018, Cancellation Date: 11/03/2018, Certifier: Josh Roy, Registrant: Detel Wireless LLC, 2028 Hwy. 115, Mansura, LA 71350, Phone: (318) 597-0303, Fax: (318) 597-3707, Email:

  • SINGER HIGH, 153 Hwy 110 East (Lat: 30.569000 Lon: -93.235000), Type: Pole, Structure height: 33.5 m, Call Sign: WQJG689,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11505.0 MHz, Grant Date: 09/03/2008, Expiration Date: 09/03/2018, Cancellation Date: 11/03/2018, Certifier: Josh Roy, Registrant: Detel Wireless LLC, 2028 Hwy. 115, Mansura, LA 71350, Phone: (318) 597-0303, Fax: (318) 597-3707, Email:

  • Singer, 1.59 Mi N Oretta Off Sr 27 (Lat: 30.549389 Lon: -93.436306), Type: Tower, Structure height: 60.9 m, Call Sign: WQLD290,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6375.14 MHz, 6725.00 MHz, Grant Date: 12/03/2019, Expiration Date: 12/09/2029, Certifier: Jay Ellard, Registrant: Keller And Heckman LLP, 1001 G Street Nw, Suite 500 West, Washington, DC 20001, Phone: (202) 434-4100, Fax: (202) 434-4646, Email:

  • ORETTA, 15860 La 389 (Lat: 30.519556 Lon: -93.504167), Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Call Sign: WQOX879,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6197.24 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, Grant Date: 01/21/2022, Expiration Date: 02/28/2032, Certifier: Margaretta Mayes, Registrant: Louisiana Radio Communications, Inc., 701 Martin Luther King Hwy, Lake Charles, LA 70601, Phone: (337) 436-7573, Email:

  • ORETTA, 299 Fielding Williams Road (Lat: 30.548222 Lon: -93.441278), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 79.3 m, Call Sign: WQQS481,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6197.24 MHz, Grant Date: 02/22/2013, Expiration Date: 02/22/2023, Cancellation Date: 10/14/2016, Certifier: John E Monday, Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 2200 N. Greenville Ave., Richardson, TX 75082, Phone: (972) 234-7003, Fax: (972) 301-6893, Email:

  • ORETEA, LA, Oretea (Lat: 30.519556 Lon: -93.504167), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 73.2 m, Call Sign: WRBQ756,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6256.54 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, Grant Date: 05/23/2018, Expiration Date: 05/23/2028, Certifier: Peter Leboeuf, Registrant: Cleco Power LLC, 403 Wavell St, Bunkie, LA 71322, Phone: (318) 346-5615, Email:

  • STATION, On Kcs Row (Lat: 30.653528 Lon: -93.411833), Overall height: 24.4 m, Call Sign: WGY517,
    Assigned Frequencies: 955.950 MHz, Grant Date: 08/15/2001, Expiration Date: 10/31/2011, Cancellation Date: 09/02/2011, Registrant: The Kansas City Southern Railway Company, 4601 Hilry Huckaby Dr., Shreveport, LA 71107-5797, Phone: (318) 676-6188, Fax: (318) 676-6252, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KC5YC, Licensee ID: L01171335, Grant Date: 11/13/2015, Expiration Date: 01/24/2026, Certifier: Charles B Colligan, Registrant: Charles B Colligan, 482 Fielding Williams Rd, Singer, LA 70660

  • Call Sign: KG5CJB, Licensee ID: L01870012, Grant Date: 03/19/2024, Expiration Date: 05/30/2034, Certifier: Andrew M Battaglia, Registrant: Andrew M Battaglia, 10035 Highway 27, Singer, LA 70660


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Singer, LA
  • 100.0%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Singer, LA
  • 100.0%Electricity


Singer compared to Louisiana state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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